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WorksheetsAEF 2025 US C1 Review
Total questions: 115
Worksheet time: 1hrs 2mins
Defense of British soldiers after the Boston Massacre is honored as an example of doing the right thing, even when it's not popular.
John Adams
Thomas Jefferson
Ben Franklin
Charles Cornwallis
Credited as the author of the Declaration of Independence
John Adams
Thomas Jefferson
Ben Franklin
Charles Cornwallis
His Albany Plan of Union was an early attempt at uniting the colonies
John Adams
Thomas Jefferson
Ben Franklin
Charles Cornwallis
British general who surrendered at Yorktown.
John Adams
Thomas Jefferson
Ben Franklin
Charles Cornwallis
When a navy prevents the resupplying of a city or fort
blockade
guerrilla warfare
militia
mercenary
hit and run strategy used effectively by Francis Marion aka Swamp Fox
blockade
guerrilla warfare
militia
mercenary
citizen soldiers include Massachusetts' Minutemen
blockade
guerrilla warfare
militia
mercenary
soldiers paid by the job including the Hessians who fought at Trenton
blockade
guerrilla warfare
militia
mercenary
Longtime enemies of Britain who saw the American Revolution as a chance to hurt their rival.
France and Spain
Native American Tribes
Valued countries who respected their rights to land and culture in the French and Indian War.
France and Spain
Native American Tribes
Define Petition
a formal written request signed by a group of people
information, especially of a biased or misleading nature, used to promote or publicize a particular cause or point of view.
nonviolent refusal to obey laws that one considers unjust
refusal to buy certain goods, such as tea following the Tea Act
Define propaganda
a formal written request signed by a group of people
information, especially of a biased or misleading nature, used to promote or publicize a particular cause or point of view.
nonviolent refusal to obey laws that one considers unjust
refusal to buy certain goods, such as tea following the Tea Act
Define civil disobedience
a formal written request signed by a group of people
information, especially of a biased or misleading nature, used to promote or publicize a particular cause or point of view.
nonviolent refusal to obey laws that one considers unjust
refusal to buy certain goods, such as tea following the Tea Act
Define boycott
a formal written request signed by a group of people
information, especially of a biased or misleading nature, used to promote or publicize a particular cause or point of view.
nonviolent refusal to obey laws that one considers unjust
refusal to buy certain goods, such as tea following the Tea Act
The Battle of Saratoga...
Led to France joining the war because it proved to France that the Americans could win, provided confidence, and stopped the British from taking New England
British surrender led to the recognition of the United States as an independent country
The first fighting of the war
a tough battle that ended in defeat, but showed that Patriots could fight with the British
The Battle of Yorktown
Led to France joining the war because it proved to France that the Americans could win, provided confidence, and stopped the British from taking New England
British surrender led to the recognition of the United States as an independent country
The first fighting of the war
a tough battle that ended in defeat, but showed that Patriots could fight with the British
The Battles of Lexington and Concord
Led to France joining the war because it proved to France that the Americans could win, provided confidence, and stopped the British from taking New England
British surrender led to the recognition of the United States as an independent country
The first fighting of the war
a tough battle that ended in defeat, but showed that Patriots could fight with the British
The Battle of Bunker Hill
Led to France joining the war because it proved to France that the Americans could win, provided confidence, and stopped the British from taking New England
British surrender led to the recognition of the United States as an independent country
The first fighting of the war
a tough battle that ended in defeat, but showed that Patriots could fight with the British
Sons/Daughters of Liberty
staged mock hangings of cloth or straw effigies, or likenesses, dressed as British officials. Paraded, signed petitions, and organized a boycott of fine British cloth.
Wrote petitions to King George
wrote letters and pamphlets reporting to other colonies on events in Massachusetts.
Stamp Act Congress
staged mock hangings of cloth or straw effigies, or likenesses, dressed as British officials. Paraded, signed petitions, and organized a boycott of fine British cloth.
Wrote petitions to King George
wrote letters and pamphlets reporting to other colonies on events in Massachusetts.
Committees of Correspondence
staged mock hangings of cloth or straw effigies, or likenesses, dressed as British officials. Paraded, signed petitions, and organized a boycott of fine British cloth.
Wrote petitions to King George
wrote letters and pamphlets reporting to other colonies on events in Massachusetts.
Boston Tea Party
As a protest of the Tea Act, Sons of Liberty dumped cargo into the harbor
Taxes on tea, glass, and paper that led to boycotts
Closing of Boston Harbor, housing of British soldiers, outlawing town meetings
Increased opposition to the British after the British retaliated to a protest over taxes.
Townshend Acts
As a protest of the Tea Act, Sons of Liberty dumped cargo into the harbor
Taxes on tea, glass, and paper that led to boycotts
Closing of Boston Harbor, housing of British soldiers, outlawing town meetings
Increased opposition to the British after the British retaliated to a protest over taxes.
Intolerable Acts
As a protest of the Tea Act, Sons of Liberty dumped cargo into the harbor
Taxes on tea, glass, and paper that led to boycotts
Closing of Boston Harbor, housing of British soldiers, outlawing town meetings
Increased opposition to the British after the British retaliated to a protest over taxes.
Boston Massacre
As a protest of the Tea Act, Sons of Liberty dumped cargo into the harbor
Taxes on tea, glass, and paper that led to boycotts
Closing of Boston Harbor, housing of British soldiers, outlawing town meetings
Increased opposition to the British after the British retaliated to a protest over taxes.
From Spain, provided supplies and fought the British in the Southwest
Bernardo de Galvez
Friedrich Von Steuben
Marquis de Lafayette
From Prussia, trained the Continental Army at Valley Forge
Bernardo de Galvez
Friedrich Von Steuben
Marquis de Lafayette
From France, became a trusted aide/officer in the Continental Army
Bernardo de Galvez
Friedrich Von Steuben
Marquis de Lafayette
Taxation without representation
Why the Colonists opposed the Stamp Act
Why Colonists opposed the Tea Act
Why Colonists opposed Writs of Assistance
Why colonists opposed the Proclamation of 1763
even though it lowered prices, it cut out merchants and let the British East India Company sell directly to customers
Why the Colonists opposed the Stamp Act
Why Colonists opposed the Tea Act
Why Colonists opposed Writs of Assistance
Why colonists opposed the Proclamation of 1763
violated privacy
Why the Colonists opposed the Stamp Act
Why Colonists opposed the Tea Act
Why Colonists opposed Writs of Assistance
Why colonists opposed the Proclamation of 1763
made settling west of the Appalachian mountains illegal, and many colonists ignored it
Why the Colonists opposed the Stamp Act
Why Colonists opposed the Tea Act
Why Colonists opposed Writs of Assistance
Why colonists opposed the Proclamation of 1763
Supported the British government, many lived in the south, and the British moved the war to the South to gather their support
Patriots
Loyalists
Supported separation from British government because it was not fair to colonists
Patriots
Loyalists
Ran family businesses, cared for wounded soldiers
Some roles women played during the American Revolution
Purpose for most African Americans to fight in the Continental Army
Why Native American tribes largely fought against Britain
The possibility that the American Revolution would end slavery
Some roles women played during the American Revolution
Purpose for most African Americans to fight in the Continental Army
Why Native American tribes largely fought against Britain
A lack of respect for land and culture
Some roles women played during the American Revolution
Purpose for most African Americans to fight in the Continental Army
Why Native American tribes largely fought against Britain
Following _______________________, the British sent the Olive Branch Petition to try and fix thing with King and parliament. It didn't work.
Intolerable Acts
Olive Branch Petition
Tea Act
Declaration of Independence
The Intolerable Acts specifically targeted Boston and Massachusetts and were seen as unfair so the colonists sent ________________ to get rid of them and repair their relationship with King George. It didn't work.
Intolerable Acts
Olive Branch Petition
Tea Act
Declaration of Independence
Area rich with resources that the British won following the French and Indian War. Also the area colonists were not allowed to settle in according to the Proclamation of 1763.
Ohio River Valley
Valley Forge
Appalachian Mountains
General Washington's miserable winter camp for the Continental Army in 1777-1778.
Ohio River Valley
Valley Forge
Appalachian Mountains
Border that colonists crossed, ignoring the Proclamation of 1763.
Ohio River Valley
Valley Forge
Appalachian Mountains
Leader of the Sons of Liberty
Samuel Adams
Paul Revere
Thomas Paine
Warned that the British were marching towards Lexington and Concord.
Samuel Adams
Paul Revere
Thomas Paine
Author of Common Sense
Samuel Adams
Paul Revere
Thomas Paine
How did America win?
Support from other European countries
"home-field advantage" (familiarity with the land)
"intrinsic motivation" (they believed in what they were fighting for
A combination of every other option
To fix their financial trouble following the French and Indian War, the British:
Taxed colonists in a variety of different ways
Encouraged settlement in the Ohio River Valley across the Appalachian Mountains
Created spots in Parliament so colonists could vote
The French
example of an alliance during the war
example of a boycott before the war
example of a petition before the war
example of a blockade during the war
Tea
example of an alliance during the war
example of a boycott before the war
example of a petition before the war
example of a blockade during the war
Olive Branch
example of an alliance during the war
example of a boycott before the war
example of a petition before the war
example of a blockade during the war
The entire East Coast by the British
example of an alliance during the war
example of a boycott before the war
example of a petition before the war
example of a blockade during the war
Britain gained Canada and all French lands east of the Mississippi River except New Orleans
Treaty of Paris: French and Indian War Edition
Declaration of Independence
Common Sense
Treaty of Paris: Revolutionary War Edition
Explained why it was ridiculous Britain governed the colonies in a number of different ways
Treaty of Paris: French and Indian War Edition
Declaration of Independence
Common Sense
Treaty of Paris: Revolutionary War Edition
recognized the United States as an independent nation and asked the state legislatures to pay Loyalists for property they had lost in the war.
Treaty of Paris: French and Indian War Edition
Declaration of Independence
Common Sense
Treaty of Paris: Revolutionary War Edition
Washington's surprise Christmas attack that captured many Hessians and gave Patriots new confidence in the war effort
Trenton
Yorktown
Lexington and Concord
The British attempted to take a supply of Patriot weapons but were stopped.
Trenton
Yorktown
Lexington and Concord
The British were stuck on a peninsula with Washington's Continental Army blocking them by land and the French navy blocking them by sea.
Trenton
Yorktown
Lexington and Concord
The buying, selling, and making of goods and products
Economy
Dissent
Persecution
Commerce
Tolerance
Disagree
Economy
Dissent
Persecution
Commerce
Tolerance
The mistreatment or punishment of certain people because of their beliefs
Economy
Dissent
Persecution
Commerce
Tolerance
A willingness to let others practice their own beliefs
Economy
Dissent
Persecution
Commerce
Tolerance
The trading of goods and services
Economy
Dissent
Persecution
Commerce
Tolerance
A group of people, usually elected, that has the power to make laws
Legislature
Democracy
bill of rights
alliance
revenue
people have a say in how the government is run (voting)
Legislature
Democracy
bill of rights
alliance
revenue
A written list of freedoms the government promises to protect
Legislature
Democracy
bill of rights
alliance
revenue
When nations work with other nations for a common purpose
Legislature
Democracy
bill of rights
alliance
revenue
Money, especially money collected by a government for public use
Legislature
Democracy
bill of rights
alliance
revenue
A formal written request to someone in authority that is signed by a group of people
Petition
Boycott
Repeal
Propaganda
civil
To refuse to buy certain goods or services
Petition
Boycott
Repeal
Propaganda
civil
To cancel, remove a law
Petition
Boycott
Repeal
Propaganda
civil
ideas or information designed and spread to influence opinion
Petition
Boycott
Repeal
Propaganda
civil
relating to citizens
Petition
Boycott
Repeal
Propaganda
civil
the nonviolent refusal to obey laws that one considers unjust.
Civil Disobedience
Justify
Natural Rights
Ratify
To give good reason for
Civil Disobedience
Justify
Natural Rights
Ratify
Rights that belong to people from birth
Civil Disobedience
Justify
Natural Rights
Ratify
Approve
Civil Disobedience
Justify
Natural Rights
Ratify
Which of the following accurately describes one way to amend the US Constitution?
2/3 of Congress votes to propose and
3/4 of states vote to approve it
2/3 of citizens nationwide vote to propose and
3/4 of Congress approves it
3/4 of states vote to propose and
Supreme Court votes to approve it
Supreme Court votes to propose and
President approves it
What happened in 1787, where groups compromised in Philadelphia to create a new government?
Constitutional Convention
Declaration of Independence
Revolutionary War started
The Treaty of Paris
Which of the following accurately describes George Mason and Patrick Henry?
They are both Federalists and wanted a more powerful government.
They are both Anti-Federalist and wanted a Bill of Rights added to the Constitution.
They both like the Constitution and want it ratified.
The major reason Anti-Federalists opposed ratification of the Constitution was because they believed
A. amending the Constitution was too easy
B. too much power was given to the states
C. A federal court system would be too weak
D. individual rights were not adequately protected
With which of the following arguments would the authors of the Federalist Papers most likely have agreed?
A. a bill of rights should be included in the Constitution before it is ratified.
B. Having a stronger central government will make the country more stable and prosperous.
C. The Three-Fifths Compromise will result in fair and equal representation.
D. Universal suffrage should be constitutionally guaranteed.
Which idea would have been put forward by an Anti-Federalist?
A. a strong central government would threaten the rights of the people
B. a strong central government will protect the rights of the people.
C. most power should rest with the judicial branch.
D. the national government should have the power to tax the people.
What was the main issue of the Great Compromise?
Federalist and Anti-Federalists disagreed over how powerful the government should be
Big States(Virginia) and Small state (New Jersey) disagreed on representation in Congress (equal or based on population)
Southern states and Northern states disagreed on how to count slaves toward the population.
The Northwest Ordinance helped the US expand westward by-
creating a new government for the United States
giving the United States freedom from Great Britain
creating a process to make new states out of new territory
What was the 3/5 Compromise?
It combined the NJ and Virginia Plan.
It allowed for some slaves to be counted to appease the South.
It allowed for some slaves to be counted to appease the North.
It stopped the Transatlantic Slave Trade.
What does the term "ratify" mean?
approving
not confirming by a vote
vetoing
acknowledging
What was the Great Compromise?
Combined the NJ and Virginia Plans
Combined equal and proportional voting
Now known as House of Representatives and Senate
Combined the 3/5 and Slave Trade Compromise to appease the North and South
Who is the "Father of the Constitution?
Roger Sherman
George Washington
William Paterson
James Madison
What was the counterproposal the Virginia Plan?
New Jersey Plan
Rhode Island Plan
Pennsylvania Plan
New York Plan
Which Plan or Compromise favored the idea for 1 representative per state?
Great Compromise
Virginia Plan
Connecticut Compromise
New Jersey Plan
What Compromise helped Southern states obtain more representation in Congress?
Interstate Commerce
The implementation of the Electoral College system
The Connecticut Compromise
The Three-Fifths Compromise
Under the Commerce Compromise, Congress was forbidden the power to tax the export of goods from any state, and Congress would not be able to interfere with the slave trade for a period of at least twenty years.
True
False
The New Jersey plan involved...
representation based on population diversity
representation based on equality
representation based on population size
state size
Large states at the Constitutional Convention prefered which plan?
New Jersey Plan
Virginia Plan
Madison Plan
New York State Plan of Union
The plan that combined the New Jersey & Virginia Plans and created our legislative branch was called
The Good Compromise
The Connecticut Compromise
The Great Compromise
The New Virginia Plan
The 3/5 compromise dealt with what topics?
representation & slavery
representation & federal hate crimes
Southern aggression
Northern aggression
Which part of the constitution has the bill of rights
the articles
the amendments
the preamble
How many votes does all of Congress need to override a presidential veto?
3/5
1/3
1/2
2/3
What is the "Supreme Law of the Land?"
The Declaration of Independence
The Articles of Confederation
Shays' Rebellion
The Constitution
Where did the founding fathers write the Constitution?
New York
Pittsburg
Saratoga
Philadelphia
These states wanted representation based on population.
Large states
Small states
These states wanted equal representation.
Large states
Small states
A two house government body.
unicameral
bicameral
limited government
Federalist
Every 5 enslaved people would count as 3 free persons for determining representation and taxes
great compromise
3/5 compromise
Virginia Plan
New Jersey Plan
Which of the following best describes the Great Compromise?
created a bicameral legislature
created a unicameral legislature
compromised on representation of slaves in the population
sharing of power between the states and federal government
The Constitution can be changed or _________________ when it is deemed necessary by the people.
rewritten
amended
compromised
vetoed
A bicameral legislature consists of ___ houses.
1
2
3
4
Who was chosen to lead the Constitutional Convention?
James Madison
George Washington
William Paterson
Ben Franklin
How many delegates attended the Constitutional Convention?
55
45
35
50
Who presented the Virginia Plan?
James Madison
James Paterson
William Paterson
William Madison
Why were large states against equal representation?
They would have LESS representation than small states.
They would have MORE representation than small states.
They would have the same representation as small states.
What was the result of the GREAT COMPROMISE?
One house in congress based on equal representation.
One house in congress based on proportional representation.
Two houses in congress. One based on equal representation and one based on proportional representation.
What did the Three-Fifths Compromise say?
For every 5 slaves, 3 would be counted.
For every 3 slaves, 5 would be counted.
All slaves would be counted.
No slaves would be counted.
For an amendment to be proposed, the amendment must get a _____ vote by both houses of Congress to move forward?
2/3
3/4
1/3
100%
In order for an amendment to be added to the Constitution, how many states must ratify it?
1/2
2/3
3/4
100%
